The Museum of the Gulf Coast combines conventional and unconventional methods to tell the exciting story of the Texas / Louisiana Gulf Coast region. Traditional themes are utilized in interpreting the focus of Gulf Coast life before the arrival of man, the role of...

As a tribute to the heritage of Nederland, Texas, settled by immigrants from Holland in 1898, citizens of the city erected an exact replica of a Dutch windmill. The design was one of many used in Holland and the 40 foot tall structure houses a museum. Artifacts...

La maison beausoleil (house of beautiful sunshine) was named after joseph dit beausoleil. With other acadien families and indians of the region of nova scotia, canada, he fought a guerilla type war against the english after the start of the deportation in 1755. The...

Soon after Nederland was settled many French people came from South Louisiana, an area populated by a great number of the nationality, to make their home here. When the Dutch Museum was completed, M.L.C. Lucke and Sam Bass suggested that some time a French Museum be...

Located on the campus of Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, the Dishman Art Museum serves as a teaching facility and has had a positive effect on the quality of education at Lamar since its dedication in 1983. The museum offers students an opportunity to experience...

The gardens contain the Binks Horticultural Center; the 10,000-square-foot (930 m2) Warren Loose Conservatory which features tropical plants from around the world, a waterfall, a Koi fish pool; and many theme gardens displaying camellias, modern and antique roses,...

The gardens contain the Binks Horticultural Center; the 10,000-square-foot (930 m2) Warren Loose Conservatory which features tropical plants from around the world, a waterfall, a Koi fish pool; and many theme gardens displaying camellias, modern and antique roses,...

The museum is dedicated to the history of law enforcement in Beaumont, and includes displays illustrating that history. What most people find most interesting, however, is the museum's collection of guns and unusual weapons used to commit crimes. There is also law...

Explore the fascinating world of petroleum science from the formation of oil to the geology surrounding it. Talking robotic characters relate the story of early oil well drilling. Discover the beginnings of the Texas oil industry as historical characters share their...

Through unique collections, exhibitions, public programs and outreach in the visual arts, the mission of the Art Museum of Southeast Texas is to provide education, inspiration and creative vision throughout Southeast Texas.

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